Roy Leslie
Born: 8/23/1894 in Bailey, TX, USA
Died: 4/9/1972 in Sherman, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-09-06 | Final Game: 1922-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Roy Reid Leslie
Biography
Roy Leslie was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1917 to October 1, 1922. Primarily serving as a position player, Leslie played a total of 160 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased a solid batting average of .266. Over his career, he recorded 148 hits, including 6 home runs and 55 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he displayed a hint of speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases.
Competing during a transformative period in baseball's history, Leslie contributed to the game in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. His ability to produce timely hits and drive in runs reflected the evolving nature of the sport during the early 1920s. While not a star player, Leslie's contributions on the field helped shape the teams he played for, and his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 556 | 47 | 148 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 55 | 4 | 42 | 57 | 0.266 | 0.318 | 0.349 | 0.667 | -1024.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 7 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 12 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | PHI | NL | 141 | 513 | 44 | 139 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 50 | 3 | 37 | 49 | 0.271 | -1024.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 154 | 0 | 1638 | 70 | 21 | 118 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CHN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 1919 | SLN | 1B | 9 | 0 | 62 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 1922 | PHI | 1B | 139 | 0 | 1517 | 63 | 16 | 110 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 154 |